Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average length of stay?
The average length of stay in the acute unit is 5 to 10 days.

Can referrals be made any time of day?
Yes, our Assessment and Referral department is available 24 hours a day.

Do you accept insurance?
Most major insurance plans are accepted.

What is individual therapy and how does it work?
Individual therapy is a personal meeting with a therapist to discuss core issues that contribute to the reasons that you are in need of treatment in the hospital setting. It is a time to set goals for your treatment that make sense to you and will help you build upon your strengths as an individual as you create a healthier lifestyle for yourself.

What is family therapy and how does it work?Family therapy is a meeting with other individuals who are most important in your life, usually members of your family, to discuss how all of you can continue to provide support for each other and discuss any problem areas that you would like to improve upon as a group. Topics often include communication skills, conflict resolution, expectations of each other, rejection and agreements about ways to obtain your needs.

What is group therapy?Group therapy is a time with other individuals who are enrolled in treatment programs at the hospital for all to share ideas, needs, challenges, and to offer support to one another as a peer who is also having a tough time.

What are psychoeducational groups?Psychoeducational groups are educational groups led by a staff member specific to a certain topic that will assist you as you continue to make changes in your life. Topics may include health choices, stress management, specific diagnosis and medication information.

What is case management and discharge planning and what do they include?Case management and discharge planning is a time to work with a therapist or discharge planner to determine what your needs will be as you transition from hospital care back into your community and home. This will include seeking support services that are easily accessible to you.

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Physicians are on the medical staff of Suncoast Behavioral Health Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Suncoast Behavioral Health Center. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
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